Events

Bobcats Volleyball
2025-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Volleyball vs Mount Royal
Game start: October 31, 2025 6:00 pm

BU Women’s Volleyball vs Mount Royal
Game start: January 31, 2025 7:45 pm

BU Symphonic Band in Concert at WMCA
2025-10-30 19:00 | Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, 205 20th Street, Brandon, MB, R7B 1L6, Canada
Brandon University Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Wendy Zander, performs alongside guests for an evening of new and old favourites!
Guests include:

Vincent Massey Senior Band (Meghan Graham & Mitchell Wedgewood);
Dauphin Senior Concert Band (Andrew Coombs);
High school students from across western Manitoba.

For more details and ticket information, visit the WMCA link at: https://www.wmca.ca/events/bu-symphonic-2025

Read&Write: Essay Writing Essentials
2025-10-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-24 09:30 - 10:00 | Convergys Learning Centre, Main Floor – BU Library, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Do you find essay writing a challenge? Often students feel overwhelmed – from organizing their ideas and information, getting their words on the page, to revising and editing for an insightful, clear, and polished paper.
In this 30-minute session, Student Accessibility Specialists will explore ways that students can use the Read&Write tool, paired with a stages for writing framework, to help navigate these challenges.
Read&Write is a versatile literacy support toolbar that helps students read, write, study, and research with confidence. More specifically, the Read&Write toolbar has the potential to help students:

Highlight and export key points from readings and placing these into a structured outline
Brainstorm and capture ideas and information with sticky notes and other annotation tools
Weave key terms into your writing by building a vocabulary list and using the dictionary features
Proofread using speech-to-text, grammar check, and word prediction

It works with websites, PDFs, and Brandon University platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Office 365 web apps. Read&Write is free for all students and can also be accessed off campus using your Brandon University account.
All students are welcome!

Wilder Voices: Anthony Morgan
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Keystone Centre, 1175 18th St, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
The Wilder Institute presents its first-ever event in Brandon — and in Manitoba! On October 29, 2025, they are hosting the Wilder Voices Speaker Series, an inspiring evening focused on community conservation and animal translocation.
Wilder Voices welcomes Anthony Morgan — celebrated science communicator and current host of The Nature of Things on CBC — as keynote speaker. Anthony’s ability to bridge science and community makes critical environmental issues both accessible and engaging.
The speaker series will highlight:

Community conservation
Endangered species protection
Meaningful community engagement

In particular, the Wilder Institute invites students and professors from Brandon University, especially those in programs related to environmental science, wildlife management, animal care, and conservation biology, to attend the event. Their participation will help foster meaningful dialogue between future professionals, experts, and the broader community — key to creating lasting change.
About the Wilder Institute
The Wilder Institute collaborates with local and global partners to develop science-based solutions that help wildlife and people. We aim to make a difference by working with landowners, local communities, researchers, and other conservation organizations around the world. We engage with governments to develop policies and practice that can yield scalable benefits on national and international levels. Our efforts to help endangered species, restore ecosystems, and improve human livelihood are simply trying to make the world a better place. Our past successes give us the confidence to take on any challenges in the future. We know that conservation works, and we see immense hope when people join forces to make a difference. Together, we know that we can restore balance for wildlife and human life for generations to come.
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Level 7: The Dungeon of Deadlines
2025-10-28 16:45 - 17:15 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Big assignments can feel overwhelming if you try to tackle them all at once. In this level, you’ll learn how to break projects into smaller steps so you can make steady progress and beat procrastination. Complete the quest to earn your Task Titan badge!
Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning Series
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like! Students who attend four sessions will automatically be entered to win a $100 campus bookstore gift card at the end of the semester.

International Cello Festival of Canada, Winnipeg
2025-10-28 - 2025-11-01 | Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
BU School of Music Masters student Jonathan Craig Penner and recent graduate Ariadna Ortega will join Dr. Leanne Zacharias performing at the International Cello Festival of Canada. The festival takes place in Winnipeg from October 28-November 1, bringing leading cello soloists from across Canada and around the world together for solo, ensemble and a mega cello orchestra performance.
For more information, visit: https://www.agassizfestival.com/international-cello-festival-of-canada

Jenny Maclay, clarinet & Luis Ramirez, Piano
2025-10-27 19:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Arctic Soundscapes features music for clarinet and piano inspired by the polar regions.
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Bobcats Soccer
2025-10-25 12:00 - 2025-10-26 16:30 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada

Bobcats Basketball
2025-10-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS MANITOBA
Game start: October 24, 2025 8 pm
BU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS MANITOBA
Game start: October 24, 2025 6:00 pm

Bobcats Rugby
2025-10-24 12:00 - 2025-10-26 15:00 | John Reilly Field, Hilton Ave., Brandon, MB, R7B 4B2, Canada

Brandon Chamber Players presents Songs from the Porch
2025-10-23 19:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
This concert includes exclusively tunes composed by Diogo Peixoto, in Brandon, MB during the COVID-19 pandemic (between March 2020 and June 2021). Featuring Brazilian pianist and composer Eloá Gonçalves Diogo Peixoto on guitar Marika Galea on bass Eric Platz on percussion Luis Deniz on saxophone.
For more details and ticket pricing, please visit: https://brandonchamberplayers.ca/

Level 6: The Halls of Valor
2025-10-21 16:45 - 17:15 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Speaking up and asking for help takes courage. In this level, you’ll practice strategies to communicate clearly, advocate for yourself, and connect with the right supports when you need them. Complete this quest to become a Self-Advocacy Champion.
Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning Series
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like! Students who attend four sessions will automatically be entered to win a $100 campus bookstore gift card at the end of the semester.

Bobcats Soccer
2025-10-19 13:00 - 17:15 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Women’s Soccer at Assiniboine College
Game start: October 19, 2025 1:00 pm
Game details

BU Men’s Soccer at Assiniboine College
Game start: October 19, 2025 3:15 pm
Game details

Blue Rodeo’s Mike Boguski live at BU
2025-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Brandon University’s School of Music is thrilled to host a special last-minute opportunity for local music fans — a solo piano performance by Mike Boguski, the acclaimed keyboardist of Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Blue Rodeo in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall.
Boguski has been a cornerstone of Blue Rodeo’s sound since 2009, helping shape the band’s evolution while honouring its Canadian roots rock legacy. Beyond his work with Blue Rodeo, he has built an impressive solo career that blends rock, jazz, and improvisation — from collaborations with Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies to his own Mike Boguski Trio.
This intimate recital offers a rare chance to experience Boguski’s artistry up close, performing in the region’s most acoustically stunning venue.
Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting local food banks. Please bring either cash or a non-perishable food item.
Catch this special one-hour show right before Blue Rodeo’s “Lost Together” 40th Anniversary Tour performance at Assiniboine Credit Union Place in the Keystone Centre.
SEATING IS LIMITED. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about Mike Boguski at michaelboguski.com

The Accessibility Exchange
2025-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Join us once a month on Zoom for a relaxed, student-led conversation about accessibility, disability, and navigating university life. This is a safe, open space where you can share your experiences, celebrate successes, and exchange strategies with fellow students. Cameras and microphones are completely optional, and you can simply listen in if that is what’s most comfortable.
Facilitated by Student Accessibility Specialists, Erica Brown and Morganna Malyon, the sessions are shaped by you, the students! We’ll help guide the conversation, but this is your space to connect. After each session, we’ll share a compiled list of the strategies and resources discussed so you can keep the conversation going.
Open to all students on campus. Register now!

RESCHEDULED: Level 5: The Gauntlet of Tests
2025-10-16 16:45 - 17:15 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Tests and midterms can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety strikes. In this session, you’ll learn strategies to prepare effectively, manage stress, and approach tests and exams with greater confidence. Complete the quest to become an Exam Slayer!
Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning Series
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like! Students who attend four sessions will automatically be entered to win a $100 campus bookstore gift card at the end of the semester.

Nora Wilson, trombone & Danielle Guina, piano
2025-10-15 19:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Dr. Nora Wilson, Associate Professor of Low Brass, will be presenting a recital of music for trombone.
Donations for the Samaritan House will be accepted at this concert.
All are welcome!

Thanksgiving 2025 — University Closed
2025-10-13 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University will be closed on Monday, October 13, in recognition of Thanksgiving. Most services are closed and no classes are scheduled.
For Healthy Living Centre hours, please visit the HLC website.
The university will re-open on Tuesday, October 14. Enjoy your long weekend!

Bobcats Soccer
2025-10-12 13:00 - 17:15 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Men’s Soccer vs Univesity of St. Boniface
Game start: October 12, 2025 3:15 pm
Game details

BU Women’s Soccer vs Univesity of St. Boniface
Game start: October 12, 2025 1:00 pm
Game details

YuJa Panorama: Making Digital Course Content Accessible
2025-10-10 09:30 - 10:00 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Do scanned PDFs or messy handouts make studying frustrating? Do you take in information more effectively by listening? Do you find dense readings overwhelming, making it easy to lose focus? Would reading a text in a different language help with understanding?
The YuJa Panorama digital accessibility platform provides students with access to Alternative Formats to meet their accessibility needs.
Alternative formats allow for the conversion of documents into a wide variety of accessible documents including:

source, PDF and text files
immersive reader for audio playback
gradient reader for visual word recognition when reading
ePub to download the document in eBook format
audio podcast for audio playback
Braille grade 2 format for downloading
OCR formats for images with text to be searched and read by screen readers
math formats to convert equations into LaTeX
language translation to over 100 languages

Let’s explore these together in this 30-minute session, facilitated by Student Accessibility Specialists. Register now!

Level 4: The Labyrinth of Memory
2025-10-07 16:45 - 17:15 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Cramming doesn’t work when there’s so much to remember. In this session, you’ll explore active study strategies that strengthen memory, sharpen recall, and make learning stick. Complete this quest to earn your title as a Study Strategist.

Open to all students. Register Now!
Level Up Your Learning Series
Ready to embark on an adventure? Level Up Your Learning is a gamified workshop series where each session is a new quest designed to help you unlock powerful skills for success at university. From mastering time and organization, to collecting legendary notes, to battling test anxiety, each level brings you closer to academic victory
You don’t need to attend previous sessions to join the next one, just jump in wherever you’d like! Students who attend four sessions will automatically be entered to win a $100 campus bookstore gift card at the end of the semester.

Bobcats Soccer
2025-10-05 13:00 - 17:15 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Men’s Soccer vs Assiniboine College
Game start: October 5, 2025 3:15 pm
Game details

BU Women’s Soccer vs Assiniboine College
Game start: October 5, 2025 1:00 pm
Game details

Bobcats Soccer
2025-10-04 13:00 - 17:15 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Men’s Soccer vs Canadian Mennonite U
Game start: October 4, 2025 3:15 pm
Game details

BU Women’s Soccer vs Canadian Mennonite U
Game start: October 4, 2025 1:00 pm
Game details

Read&Write: Reading Essentials
2025-10-03 09:30 - 10:00 | Zoom, Brandon, MB, Canada
Do you find getting through required textbook readings a challenge? Can understanding dense academic articles feel overwhelming? Do you experience information overload and find it difficult to retain what you’ve read?
In this 30-minute session, Student Accessibility Specialists will provide an overview of how students can use the Read&Write tool, along with a selection of learning strategies, to help navigate these challenges.
Read&Write is a versatile literacy support toolbar that helps students read, write, study, and research with confidence. For this session, we will look at how students can use the Read&Write toolbar to:

Read aloud text from websites, PDFs, or Word documents to help with focus, retention, and comprehension
Understand words with vocabulary lists, picture and text dictionaries
Annotate PDFs with highlights, sticky notes, and summary features to break down dense text into manageable sections
Reduce visual distraction with the screen masking tool that directs focus on one line or section at a time
Convert text into audio so you can review information on the go

It works with websites, PDFs, and Brandon University platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Office 365 web apps. Read&Write is free for all students and can also be accessed off campus using your Brandon University account.
All students are welcome! Register now!

YuJa Panorama: Making Digital Course Content Accessible
2025-10-01 17:00 - 17:30 | Convergys Learning Centre, Main Floor – BU Library, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Do scanned PDFs or messy handouts make studying frustrating? Do you take in information more effectively by listening? Do you find dense readings overwhelming, making it easy to lose focus? Would reading a text in a different language help with understanding?
The YuJa Panorama digital accessibility platform provides students with access to Alternative Formats to meet their accessibility needs.
Alternative formats allow for the conversion of documents into a wide variety of accessible documents including:

source, PDF and text files
immersive reader for audio playback
gradient reader for visual word recognition when reading
ePub to download the document in eBook format
audio podcast for audio playback
Braille grade 2 format for downloading
OCR formats for images with text to be searched and read by screen readers
math formats to convert equations into LaTeX
language translation to over 100 languages

All students are invited to explore these together in this 30-minute session, facilitated by Student Accessibility Specialists.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025 — University closed
2025-09-30 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, for Truth and Reconciliation. Most services will be closed and no classes are scheduled.
Brandon University will re-open on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Boyang Richard Zhang, piano
2025-09-29 18:30 | Lorne Watson Recital Hall, QEII Music Building, Room 1-60, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL
featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Balakirev, Skrytabin, Albéniz
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Exploring Brazilian and Canadian Research Partnerships for the Betterment of Indigenous Peoples
2025-09-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Brandon University is honoured to welcome back Dr. Eloy Terena, Vice-Minister of Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples and a 2019 Brandon University ELAP Doctoral Visiting Student, for a special talk titled Exploring Brazilian and Canadian Research Partnerships for the Betterment of Indigenous Peoples.
Dr. Terena is a respected leader, scholar, and advocate from the Terena Indigenous community in Mato Grosso do Sul. He currently serves as Vice-Minister in Brazil’s newly established Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, a role he was appointed to by President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva in recognition of his academic expertise, leadership, and long-standing engagement with Indigenous movements.
With doctoral degrees in both Anthropology and Law, and post-doctoral studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in France, Dr. Terena brings a wealth of knowledge to his work at the intersection of research, law, and policy. His leadership has been recognized with Brazil’s highest honour, The Order of Rio Branco, for his pivotal role in creating the country’s first Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, as well as with an honorary doctorate from the Don Bosco Catholic University.
This event will explore how international collaboration and research partnerships between Brazil and Canada can support Indigenous rights, strengthen communities, and advance Indigenous-led scholarship.
Join us on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 3:30–5 p.m. in the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library at Brandon University.
Sponsored by the Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, the Rural Development Institute, and the Faculty of Arts, this event is free and open to all members of the campus and wider community.

Artist Talk by KC Adams
2025-09-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Clark Hall, Room 206, 270 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, Canada
KC Adams (Anishinaabe/Ininnew/British) is a registered Fisher River Cree Nation member living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a B.F.A. from Concordia University and an M.A. in Cultural Studies, Curatorial Stream from the University of Winnipeg. She is a relational maker, a creator whose work connects to Indigenous knowledge systems and is also an educator, activist, community member and mentor.
